Nearly four out of five business leaders think the Budget was bad for business, according to a new survey by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. ‘Backing business’ latest…
Out of more than 1,600 accountants and business leaders, 77% said the Winter Budget was “bad” and a third said it was “anti-business”. 47% said they were against the increase in minimum wage for over-21 year olds – which over two budgets has increased costs for employers by 15% since 2024. Feeling the chill…















